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Thursday, July 4, 2013

Stratton Creek Fire 70-75 Acres

A fast-moving fire broke out around 4:30 p.m. in the Stratton Creek drainage, approximately 12 miles northwest of Grants Pass. The fire is burning in heavy brush and dense forest, and is estimated at 70-75 acres in size. The fire has reached the top of a ridge, pushed by winds gusting 10-20 mph.

There are six crews assigned to the fire suppression operation, along with four fire engines from the Oregon Dept. of Forestry's Grants Pass Unit, four bulldozers, and three helicopters.